The Lone Wolf

Wolf is a symbol of guardianship, ritual, loyalty and spirit. Having the ability to make quick emotional attachments, it trusts their own instincts. We too should do the same, trust our hearts & minds, and have control over our lives. When St. Francis encountered the wolf of Gubbio in 1220, he did not fear its coated fury armor and when the creature devoured animals and humans and became a force to be reckoned with, St. Francis made the sign of the cross and went out to meet the wolf , one on one. The crowd followed him from behind but as St. Frances entered the wolf's lair they held back, keeping a safe distance, they could watch and not be harmed. The wolf at first rushed at Francis with open jaws. Again Francis made the sign of the cross and commanded the wolf to cease his attacks in the name of God. The wolf trotted docilely and lay at his feet. Placing his head on Francis's hands he listened to Francis: "Brother wolf, you have killed men at the image of God, so now you are worthy of death but if you make peace with us, we will forgive your past offences and you shall live. The wolf bowed its head and submitted to Francis, completely at his mercy. The wolf placed one of his forepaws in Francis' outstretched hand and the oath was made once ferocious wolf now behaved like a household pet. Like the wolf, we too have our net worth, as compassioned beings, capable of change. So tell me, after reading this, where do you stand on the empathy scale ? Are you going to help the wolf change, or are you going to watch him fail. The End. (when we all stand around and watch, we all lose)